Climate Risk Intern (Hybrid; m/f/x/d)

As a Climate Risk Intern, you will contribute to the development of adaptation and resilience solutions across multiple hazards and geographies. You will support both methodological advancement and client-facing activities, gaining exposure to product development and applied risk analytics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting research and analysis of adaptation measures, including assessment of ROI and risk mitigation impacts
• Contributing to the enhancement of our climate risk reporting framework by integrating diverse data sources into client-ready outputs leveraging AI solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine methodologies and improve existing solutions
• Engaging with clients to gather feedback, validate concepts and support product–market fit

This role offers hands‑on experience in a collaborative, international environment and exposure to cutting‑edge climate risk analytics.

About the Team

As climate change reshapes the global risk landscape, our Climate Risk Services team plays a key role in advancing innovative, data‑driven solutions that help clients understand and manage physical climate and nature‑related risks.

Operating at the intersection of science, analytics and product development, we support Swiss Re’s innovation and sustainability ambitions by delivering actionable insights that enable long‑term value creation.

About You

You are a highly motivated and analytically strong individual with a passion for climate risk and sustainability.

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in civil engineering, natural sciences, computational sciences, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of physical climate risks, resilience strategies and adaptation planning
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks related to physical climate risk is an asset
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills (Python proficiency)
• Experience with AI tools such as AI Report Builder
• Structured, self‑driven and solution‑oriented working style
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English

Duration of the internship: 6 months.

About Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry‑leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.